Exotic — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /ig-ˈzä-tik/ ex·ot·ic

Meaning & Definition of Exotic

Exotic (adjective)

  1. introduced from another country, not native to the place where found
  2. strikingly, excitingly, or mysteriously different or unusual
  3. of or relating to striptease, involving or featuring exotic dancers

Exotic (noun)

  1. one (such as a plant or animal) that is exotic
  2. exotic dancer
  3. exotic shorthair

Exotic (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. excitingly or mysteriously unusual

    "the gradual disappearance of exotic lands in a culturally homogenized world"

    similar: bizarro, fantastic, glamorous, marvelous, outlandish, romantic, strange
    related: colorful, picture-book, picturesque, quaint, alien, foreign, dark, distant, faraway, remote, alluring, captivating, enchanting, fascinating, magical
    opposite: familiar, nonexotic, nonglamorous, plain-Jane, unexotic, unglamorous, unromantic

Exotic (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. something strange or unusual that is an object of interest

    "the botanical garden boasts an array of horticultural exotics from around the world"

    similar: curio, curiosity, objet d'art, oddity, oddment, rarity
    related: found object, objet trouvé, curiosa, ephemera, virtu, marvel, prodigy, rara avis, rare bird, wonder, abnormality, anomaly, freak, monster, monstrosity, malformation, mutant, mutation

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Exotic

The most common words with a similar meaning to Exotic:

bizarro, fantastic, glamorous, marvelous, outlandish, romantic, strange, curio, curiosity, objet d'art, oddity, oddment, rarity

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Exotic

Words with the opposite meaning of Exotic:

familiar, nonexotic, nonglamorous, plain-Jane, unexotic, unglamorous, unromantic

Related Words for Exotic

colorful, picture-book, picturesque, quaint, alien, foreign, dark, distant, faraway, remote, alluring, captivating, enchanting, fascinating, magical, found object, objet trouvé, curiosa, ephemera, virtu, marvel, prodigy, rara avis, rare bird, wonder, abnormality, anomaly, freak, monster, monstrosity

Word Forms of Exotic

Inflections: exotics

Derived words: exotically (adverb), exoticness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Exotic

Latin exoticus, from Greek exōtikos, from exō

First known use: 1621

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Exotic

Words & Phrases Containing Exotic

exotic dancer, exotic shorthair

Frequently Asked Questions about Exotic

What does "Exotic" mean?

"Exotic" means introduced from another country, not native to the place where found. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: introduced from another country, not native to the place where found. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Exotic"?

Other words for "Exotic" include bizarro, fantastic, glamorous, marvelous, outlandish, romantic, strange and curio. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Exotic" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Exotic"?

There are 46 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Exotic". Common alternatives include bizarro, fantastic, glamorous, marvelous, outlandish, romantic, strange, curio, curiosity and objet d'art.

What is the opposite of "Exotic"?

Antonyms of "Exotic" include familiar, nonexotic, nonglamorous, plain-Jane, unexotic, unglamorous and unromantic.

How do you use "Exotic" in a sentence?

Examples of "Exotic" in a sentence: "the gradual disappearance of exotic lands in a culturally homogenized world"; "the botanical garden boasts an array of horticultural exotics from around the world".

Is "Exotic" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Exotic" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

Is "Exotic" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B2-level word, "Exotic" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+.

How do you pronounce "Exotic"?

"Exotic" is pronounced /ig-ˈzä-tik/ and divided into syllables as ex·ot·ic.